Following the death of Chad McQueen at the age of 63, many fans who had seen him in the original The Karate Kid films were hit with feelings of immense grief. The actor and racing star’s death was announced on social media with a heartfelt note, prompting users online to chime in with their messages for the late actor and race driver. With his passing Chad McQueen’s legacy is now carried forward by his wife and his children.
Here are all the details fans need to learn about the Karate Kid star’s family.
Who was Chad McQueen’s wife?
Chad McQueen was happily married to Jeanie Galbraith.
The popular Martial Law actor and his lovely wife exchanged wedding vows in 1993. However, not many details are available about their marriage and where the ceremony took place. Previously, McQueen was married to Stacey Rae Toten from 1987 to 1990.
How many kids did Chad McQueen and Jeanie Galbraith have?
Chad McQueen and his wife Jeanie Galbraith were blessed with two wonderful kids together.
The couple’s son Chase McQueen was born in 1995 and has cemented himself as a renowned soccer player. He has also been a part of Dinamo Zagreb, which is a Croatian soccer club. Meanwhile, Chad McQueen and his wife Jeanie Galbraith’s daughter, Madison was born in 1996. Though she shares memories with her family on social media sometimes, she mainly prefers a life away from the limelight.
Additionally, Chad McQueen had a son named Steven R. McQueen from his first marriage to Stacey Rae Toten. Steven gained fame for his portrayal of Jeremy Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries.
Announcing his father’s death, Steven McQueen wrote on Instagram, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father Chad McQueen, His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication.”
Chad McQueen and Jeanie Galbraith’s relationship history
The only available information about Chad McQueen and his wife Jeanie Galbraith is that she was his second wife and the couple said ‘I do’ to each other in 1993.
Furthermore, the actor, who played the role of Dutch in The Karate Kid, was known to be a private person. That said, Chad McQueen was a devoted family man and is deeply missed by his loved ones and fans.